Recommended Practices for Infant and Young Child Feeding during COVID-19

It provides guidance on breastfeeding, infant and young child feeding, and COVID-19 prevention measures. The booklet is divided into 10 sections, covering topics such as: 1. Necessary measures to avoid COVID-19 transmission 3. Precautions during maternity stay and childbirth 4. Handwashing with soap to prevent COVID-19 transmission 5. Handwashing steps 6. Food safety and water treatment 7. Safe complementary feeding practices 9. Manual expression of breastmilk and feeding with a cup 10. Formula feeding as a last resort while recovering from COVID-19. The document emphasizes the importance of breastfeeding, exclusive breastfeeding for six months, and continued breastfeeding up to two years or beyond. It also provides guidance on safe formula feeding practices, handwashing, and food safety measures to prevent COVID-19 transmission.